Exam #3 MNT 4 Questions with Correct Answers | Updated (100% Correct Answers)

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Exam #3 MNT 4 Questions with Correct
Answers | Updated (100% Correct Answers)
Steatorrhea Answer: fat in stool -> seen in malabsorptive diarrhea

Medication-induced diarrhea Answer: Lactulose: hepatic
encephalopathy (too high ammonia)

Sorbitol (sugar alc) -> found in tylenol

Antibiotic-associated diarrhea Answer: C. diff (Clostridium difficile)

Medical treatment for diarrhea Answer: - Identify and treat
underlying problem

- Mange fluid and electrolyte replacement

- Supplementation with probiotics -> yogurt and Keopectate
(medication)

MNT for diarrhea Answer: - Replacement of fluids and electrolytes

- something isotonic like BRAT diet

- Soluble fiber might help and small amount

- Low fiber diet (low residue)

- Sugars may need to be limited


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GI stricture and obstruction Answer: Partial or complete obstruction

MNT: Chew food well and Avoid excessive fiber intake

IBD Answer: food may not be absorbed well

Crohn's Disease -> anywhere in GI tract

Ulcerative colitis -> only in Colon

Medical management for IBD Answer: Corticosteroids

Anti-inflammatory agents

Immunosuppressants

Antibiotic

Anticytokine medication

Surgical management for IBD Answer: Bowel resection: possible
short bowel syndrome (SBS)

Nutrition support -> TF

Nutrition management for IBD: energy and protein needs Answer:
Energy needs don't change much (unless surgery)

Protein needs might be higher (1.3-1.5)




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